If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for an Employee Engagement Specialist to join our Human Resources Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Using HR metrics, survey and workforce data, collaborates with both HR and organizational leaders to determine the most meaningful and effective ways to improve employee engagement and organizational culture
• Oversees employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, feedback systems, and recognition programs; evaluating effectiveness while making recommendations
• Promotes diversity and inclusion initiatives within engagement programs to ensure all employees feel valued and supported
• Leverages engagement systems and HR knowledge to gather insight and make recommendations
• Supports the planning, organization and execution of Celebrations including Years of Service, Great People Month and the Annual Excellence Awards ensuring recognition and gifts are administered accurately, effectively and efficiently
• Coordinates and directs groups of volunteers to support the delivery of Employee Engagement activities and celebrations
• Administers, monitors and evaluates Moments (Achievers) software and makes recommendations for improvements based on usage data and HR metrics (such as retention, employee engagement)
• Provides training and support to managers on how to utilize and leverage Moments (Achieves) software
• Stays informed of industry best practices and compares engagement levels against benchmarks to ensure competitive employee satisfaction
• Creates continuous organization wide feedback loops to ensure employees’ voices are heard and actions are taken based on their input (ie focus groups)

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field
• 3- 5 years of experience working in human resources, employee engagement or communications and marketing
• Experience with project management and/or event planning
• Experience using engagement software such as Achievers and Emprising (Great Place to Work) considered an asset
• Certified Employee Engagement Specialist (CEES) considered an asset
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People**, apply today!**

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted